Sunday, May 22, 2005

1.AtlantaAndrew Bogut- C UtahAtlanta is stocked already with swingmen, a cornerstone center or point guard is needed. Bogut is the choice.2.New OrleansMarvin Williams - F North CarolinaFor a team with so many holes, Williams is the inpact player with the most upside that they need.3.CharlotteChris Paul- PG WakeForestWould love M.Williams to fall but another local product would do just fine. Will backup Knight for about the first week of the preseason.4.UtahDeron Williams- PG IllinoisStarts right away for the Jazz. Boozer, Kirelinko, Harpring couldnt be any happier with a legit PG.5.PortlandGerald Green- SG High SchoolNormally they would take the player with the sketchiest character. For the second year in a row, Portland takes a HS player with thier first pick. Already a better prospect than the 2 russians they selected last year as well.6.MilwaukeeMartynas Andriuskevicius - C LithuaniaWith TJ ford coming back, PG is not as much as a focus right now. They need a lot of help, a 7-3 big is not a bad place to start.7.TorontoFran Vasquez- C SpainAssuming Donyell is back, Vasquez is the choice. He can step in right away at the PF position. Last years number one pick Rafael Arujo will start at center.8.New YorkChris Taft- C PittsburghWe all know how much Isiah loves PF, he simply cannot resist Taft here even with Sweeney waiting.9.GoldenStateCharlie Villanueva- PF ConnecticutTeam is ready for breakout year. Can afford to take a chance on Villanueva who is one of the most versatile players in the draft.10.LA LakersRaymond Felton- PG North CarolinaAbsolutely have to go with a PG here. Chucky Atkins is the only legit PG on the roster. Kobe approved pick.11.OrlandoAntoine Wright-SG Texas A&MAfter a strong draft last year, SG is priority now. Wright is big, athletic and should make an impact right away. Nice combo with Howard12.LA ClippersChanning Frye- C ArizonaThe pieces are coming together for the Clips. Channing may start or backup Kaman/Brand.13.CharlotteMartell Webster- SF High SchoolNice acquisition by Charlotte here. After getting Chris Paul, they take a gameble with the exciting Webster.Hopefully not another Deshawn Stevenson.14.MinnesotaTiago Splitter- C BrazilFinally back in the draft picture and they decide to go foreign with the pick to beef up the fronfcourt.15.New JerseyJohan Petro- C SpainNeed a big desperately, may look to trade this pick. If they keep it its Petro.16.TorontoDanny Granger- F New MexicoThrilled to see him slip, Toronto grabs a well rounded NBA ready player.17.IndianaHakim Warrick- SF SyracuseBird and his staff are not afraid of taking a HS stud, instead take Hakim Warrick to add some athleticisim to the Pacers.18.BostonMonta Ellis- PG High SchoolAinge has been a fixture at Ellis' games down in Missisippi. Rumored promise to Ellis here if hes still on the board.19.MemphisJarrett Jack- PG Georgeia TechWith Jason Williams and Earl Watson likely gone, Jerry West has to go PG with the tough Jack.20.DenverJoey Graham- SF Oklahoma StateLooking for a swingman type, Graham fits the bill here. Solid defensively which this team needs.21.PhoenixRashad McCants- SG North CarolinaNeed bench help, gamble here on HS player a possibility. McCants is the choice, Joe Johnson insurance.22.DenverRudy Fernandez- SG SpainBuyout issues, but has skills, can afford to be stashed in Europe for a year.23.SacramentoFrancisco Garcia- SF LouisvilleNeed help right away. Petrie will make the best of this spot and grab Francisco Garcia to help spread the floor.24.HoustonRoko Leni Ukic- PG KK SplitPG remains a need but nothing at this spot jumps out. Take a chance on Leni-Ukic for help.25.SeattleKennedy Winston- SG AlabamaThe Ray Allen situation is the key here. If he goes the Sonics can forget about the season. Went with HS stiff Swift last year, now the pick is Winston.26.DetroitAndrayBlatche-CHigh SchoolCan afford to gamble, take Blatche.27.UtahSean May-PF North CarolinaThe nightmare ends for May here. After seeing 3 of his teammates selected he goes to a team that could use him.Last years number one pick, Humphries destined to be trade fodder.28.San AntonioWayne Simien- PF KansasLove to go international, not this time. Simien replaces the ageless Horry at PF.29.MiamiAndrewBynum-CHigh SchoolTurns out to just slide into the first round. Lot of upside no need to rush him.30. New YorkJuliusHodge-SFNorth CarolinaStateThis ultra thin swingman will contribute. Solid pick at number thirty